Find out how popular the last name Alabre is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Alabre.

Alabre, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Alabre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alabre in America

Alabre is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alabre surname appeared 185 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Alabre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alabre to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Alabre

The surname Alabre has its origins in Spain, where it first emerged in the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "al-barr," which means "the land" or "the countryside." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a rural area or worked in agriculture.

One of the earliest known records of the name Alabre can be found in the archives of the Cathedral of Valencia, where a certain Miguel Alabre was listed as a landowner in 1292. This provides evidence that the name was already established in the region by the late 13th century.

During the medieval period, the Alabre family appears to have been concentrated in the eastern regions of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Valencia and Alicante. The name is also found in some historical documents from the nearby Balearic Islands.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan Alabre was a prominent merchant and shipowner based in the city of Valencia. He was involved in the lucrative trade between Spain and the Italian city-states, and his voyages are mentioned in several contemporary chronicles.

Another individual of note was Catalina Alabre, a noblewoman from Alicante who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support for the construction of a hospital in her hometown.

In the 17th century, the name Alabre appears in records from the town of Elche, where a family of that name owned a successful vineyard. One member of this family, Diego Alabre, was born in 1642 and became a respected local magistrate.

Moving into the 18th century, a man named José Alabre, born in 1712 in Valencia, gained fame as a skilled architect. He designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Church of San Juan del Mercado.

Throughout its history, the surname Alabre has maintained its strongest presence in the eastern regions of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Valencia, Alicante, and the Balearic Islands. While it may not be among the most common surnames in Spain, it has left its mark on the cultural and historical fabric of these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alabre

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Alabre.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Alabre was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Alabre has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Alabre was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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